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Sierra Trek 2009 - Winch Hill 5 - August 6-8
August 6, 2009
1:13 am
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Does anyone have simple directions to meadow lake? I have been there before but I cant seem to find simple directions.

August 6, 2009
2:17 am
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I was also wondering if any firewood is allowed in camp?

August 6, 2009
2:27 am
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"JD" wrote: I was also wondering if any firewood is allowed in camp?

I was planning to bring firewood. I believe you can still have campfires in designated campgrounds.

Here are google directions, I'm not sure if they help.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=.....38;source= ... 13797&z=16

August 6, 2009
2:30 am
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I have a problem. UPS has dropped the ball on the shirts. They've been sitting in their warehouse in San Jose. I'm not sure what's going on after multiple phone calls. I plan to wait for them to be delivered tomorrow then head up the hill. Fred, this means the odds of me meeting you at 10 are basically zero. I'll call you if that changes. Remind me never to volunteer to take care of something like this again. I'll see you all as soon as I can get there. Sorry.

August 6, 2009
3:08 am
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I'm cool either way Keane. If they show, then cool. If not, don't sweat it. I'll look good either way mr-green

I used to wheel a lot. . .

August 6, 2009
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"JD" wrote: I was also wondering if any firewood is allowed in camp?

I've got a wheelbarrow load of firewood in my Jeep. I think we should be fine since we'll be in an established campground with firepits.

August 6, 2009
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"Bender" wrote: Fred, this means the odds of me meeting you at 10 are basically zero. I'll call you if that changes.

Ok, we'll stop at the Chevron for gas anyways then head up to camp. See you all at Meadow Lake or Winch Hill 5. Thanks for the directions you posted.

August 6, 2009
3:50 am
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"JohnDF" wrote: I'm cool either way Keane. If they show, then cool. If not, don't sweat it. I'll look good either way mr-green

Thanks, I appreciate that. This whole thing has turned into a real mess. It's like everything has gone wrong.

August 6, 2009
1:22 pm
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Jeep's packed (need a trailer) or bigger Jeep! lol Hope to be on the road by 7.
Will either see someone in Truckee or at the campground!
HAVE A SAFE TRIP!! rasta
PS - Keane - no big deal on the shirts! Don't worry! Sorry you had to go through such a hassle 🙁

August 6, 2009
2:17 pm
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It's going to rain...thanks Keane 🙄

I used to wheel a lot. . .

August 6, 2009
2:51 pm
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"JohnDF" wrote: It's going to rain...thanks Keane 🙄

WooHoo - I'm 4 for 4 this year. 🙄

Shirts are on the truck!!! Should have them mid morning!

August 6, 2009
5:20 pm
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Brad's not going to get his shirts washed. Eeeewwwww ... what's he going to wear?

I used to wheel a lot. . .

August 6, 2009
7:27 pm
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"JohnDF" wrote: Brad's not going to get his shirts washed. Eeeewwwww ... what's he going to wear?

I hope he doesn't get a rash on his nipples. 😯 lol lol lol

Got the shirts, they look great, I'm on my way. 8)

August 9, 2009
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5:00...I'm home mr-green

I used to wheel a lot. . .

August 9, 2009
12:31 am
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5:30...I'm home. I think Bowman Lake road is only a bit longer, but it's a heck of a lot more dirt. I also have death wobble which made for a slow drive home. 🙁

August 9, 2009
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"Bender" wrote: I also have death wobble 🙁

Been there done that.
Was it the new u-bolt?

I used to wheel a lot. . .

August 9, 2009
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"JohnDF" wrote: [quote="Bender"]I also have death wobble 🙁

Been there done that.
Was it the new u-bolt?

That's my best guess. I tightened it up and it helped, but there's so many washers on there I can't really tighten it like I want too. Seems to keep loosening up or stretching or something.

August 9, 2009
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How was the summer weather up there this year 😀

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August 9, 2009
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Not one drop of rain while I was there and today was absolutely perfect weather mr-green

Howdy...we got to see the "ding-dong" that bought your Bronco blow up his axle/ujoint right in front of us lol

We tried to help him, but apparently he knows a lot more than we do and proceded to gernade it rasta Too funny...I mean, who blows an axle on Hill #5 🙄

I used to wheel a lot. . .

August 9, 2009
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"JohnDF" wrote:
Howdy...we got to see the "ding-dong" that bought your Bronco blow up his axle/ujoint right in front of us lol

That must have been Jean-Paul....LOL I was wondering if he still had it. The last video I saw of him driving it at the Hammers, he put a dent in the side and blew up the rear driveshaft.

August 9, 2009
1:21 pm
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Haha...he said, "I couldn't have broken a u-joint...I have CTMs." lol

I used to wheel a lot. . .

August 9, 2009
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The most impressive thing I saw was a bone stock Jeep wrangler TJ (Sport) with the stock 30 inch GS-A tires. He made the trail with many tugs. But still, impressive.

The worst thing I saw was a guy in a stock FJ Cruiser (his Wife's). He had a crappy attitude and accused us of blocking the "real" trail because he couldn't make it over the obstacle. He was the only person that made us move the rig so he could take the bypass. That was after trying the obstacle several times and refusing help.

The best comment of the day...Keane was asking everybody if they wanted us to show them the line, or if they wanted to try the obstacle on their own. He asked one guy in a well built rig...and he said... "What obstacle?" lol

I used to wheel a lot. . .

August 9, 2009
2:53 pm
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"RobD" wrote: How was the summer weather up there this year 😀

Everything I normally camp in is wet. Thursday was a mess and I missed the hail! Made the hill much more interesting though!

August 9, 2009
2:58 pm
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"JohnDF" wrote: The worst thing I saw was a guy in a stock FJ Cruiser (his Wife's). He had a crappy attitude and accused us of blocking the "real" trail because he couldn't make it over the obstacle. He was the only person that made us move the rig so he could take the bypass. That was after trying the obstacle several times and refusing help.

It is amazing how hard headed some people can be. We got rigs that were less equipped than his was up with a little patience. It was fun to watch him beat it on the rocks though. lol

I can't even comment on Jean-Paul. What a ding-dong.

John: Turn driver.
Jean-Paul: What about passenger?
John: Turn driver and come forward.
Jean-Paul: I'm going to try passenger.
John: ok, I'm leaving.
Howdy's Old Bronco: Vrooooooooooom...BANG
Crowd: Dude, you broke something...

August 9, 2009
3:24 pm
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8:20 am - We're still in camp. The weather is great and it's very quiet. We'll probably stick around until lunchtime then head home. It was a fun weekend

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